JORDAN: WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
A cultural tour of Jordan

From Lawrence of Arabia to modern times, Jordan continues to offer a unique majesty. This tour is a journey into history and culture including face-to-face meetings with the people who proudly call themselves Jordanians. Jordan is a small country, yet its richness makes it the envy of many larger ones. Jordan: Where It All Began operates on a weekly basis making combinations with many of our other programs in the region very convenient. From the rich antiquity to the desert life, this is the "bestway" to see and experience history.

Day 2: Amman / Jerash / Amman
Morning tour of Amman, visiting the Roman Theater, the Citadel, the Archeology and the Folklore Museums, old and modern Amman, and one of the many art galleries in this capital city. Continue to Jerash (Gerasa of antiquity), the best preserved city of Roman times, to visit its theaters, temples, churches and colonnaded streets. (B, D)

Day 3: Amman / Desert Castles / Dead Sea / Amman
This morning head out to the vist the Desert Castles of Harraned, Qasar Amra and Azraq. Then drive down to the lowest spot on earth and experience floating in the waters of the Dead Sea. Late afternoon we return to Amman. Evening free to loiter through the different bazaars in Amman. (B, D)

Day 4: Amman / Umm ar Rassas / Madaba / Mt. Nebo / Kerak / Petra
Before heading southwards along the Kings’ Highway to Petra, a stop will be made at Umm ar Rassas to see some of the finest Byzantine church mosaics. Next stop is Madaba, where lies the oldest map of the Holy Land, and its Mosaic School, Mt. Nebo and the alleged burial site of Moses overlooking the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley; then drive through the magnificent scenery of Wadi Mujib to Kerak to visit the Crusader Castle of (stop for optional lunch).
Overnight: Petra Panorama Hotel, Petra (2 nights) (B, D)

Day 5: Petra
A magnificent days ahead as we visit the many sites of Petra, this city that was carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans and lost to Civilization until re-discovered by the Swiss Burkhardt. Walk through the Siq, a narrow and winding fissure between the cliffs, to reach the Treasury, the Roman Theater, the Courts, Qasr Bint Pharaoun, Temple of the Winged Lion and other monuments. A break for optional lunch, or you may wish to climb up to the Monastery. (B, D)

Day 6: Petra / Wadi Rum / Amman
Today we drive south to Wadi Rum to the land of Lawrence of Arabia.. Later we return to Amman using the old Desert Highway.
Overnight: Days Inn or Fanar Hotel, Amman (1 night) (B, D)

Day 7: Amman / departure
After an interesting visit of “where it all began”, we bid farewell to Jordan as we are transferred to the airport for our departure. (B)

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Departure Dates
2010 English Speaking Departures Daily 2011 English Speaking Departures Daily
Inclusions
Tour Price Includes Tour Price Does Not Include Hotel Accommodation as mentioned or similar International Airfare & Departure Taxes Meal Plan as mentioned (B=Breakfast, D=Dinner) Visa Fees / Insurance Services of local English speaking driver/guide with local guides in Jerash & Petra Tips/Gratuities All sightseeing and transfers   Entrance Fees to Museums and Sites
Tour Price
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Departure Double Occupancy Single Room Supplement 2010 US $ 1795 US $ 295 2011 US $ 1885 US $ 395 * Travel between Easter, Christmas & New Year, a surcharge will be applied. Please contact us for quotes.
Estimated International Airfare - International airfare is NOT included in this tour
Canada - West Coast N/A USA - West Coast US $ 1600 Canada - East Coast N/A USA - East Coast US $ 1400
Participants
This tour operates on a minimum of 02 and a maximum of 10 participants.
Notes
Customised Itinerary If you would like to have a tour on dates other than the above ones or with a customised itinerary, please contact us and we will be happy to work out an exclusive program for you. Foreign Language Departures Please contact us for information on French, German, Italian and Spanish speaking departures. You may e-mail us at bestway@bestway.com or call us at 604.264.7378. Residents of U.S.A./Canada may call us toll free at 1.800.663.0844.